In Accra, Ghana, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, convened a key meeting on Wednesday with stakeholders in the petroleum sector to address concerns about laycan coordination and downstream reforms.
The session involved high-level participants from the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), COMAC, CBOD, TOR, BOST, COPEC, and other industry players critical to the country’s petroleum value chain.
The main issue discussed was the management of laycan—the designated time a vessel is scheduled for loading or unloading—an area facing frequent delays and operational inefficiencies.
Minister Jinapor called for better synchronization within the supply chain, urging all parties to adhere strictly to scheduled timelines unless absolutely unavoidable.
Taking personal accountability, the Minister stated he would not shift blame but rather lead efforts to resolve the issues, promising to soon publish a roadmap to address industry concerns.
He acknowledged the frustrations stakeholders face and pledged the Ministry’s active collaboration to improve overall sector performance.
Beyond laycan, the dialogue expanded to broader downstream reforms, which are designed to update systems, reduce inefficiencies, and ensure continuous product availability.
Jinapor revealed plans for infrastructure upgrades, including a new mooring facility, aimed at easing bottlenecks and supporting the sector’s long-term stability.
The meeting marks a renewed commitment by the government to engage transparently with petroleum operators and ensure sustainable energy delivery across the country.
This development underscores Ghana’s push toward energy security, reliability, and modernization in its transition to a greener, more efficient economy.